Paper rockets continue to move horizontally because of the 1st law of motion.
Apply Newton’s 1st Law of Motion
1. Explain the 1st law of motion and give two examples.
2. Explain how the paper rocket and launcher work using the terms provided. Explain how the different forces act based on the first law of motion. Relate each term to what is happening to the rocket or launcher.
Number and underline each term. Tell the four part story. Pre-Launch: Balanced Forces(1), Static Friction(2), Tension(3), Compression(4) Launch: Unbalanced Forces(5), Acceleration(6), Mass(7) Projectile(8), Horizontal Motion(9), Free Fall(10) Flight: First law of motion(11), Inertia(12), mass(7), Unbalanced Forces(5) Fluid Friction(13) Air Resistance(14) Stopping: Balanced Forces(1), Inertia(12), Mass(7)
Build a paper rocket once you have told the story of its launch and flight.
1. Loosely shape the rocket by rolling it around a 1/2 inch tube.
2. Fold the edges of the paper tube over one end of the 1/2 inch tube.
3. Tape the folded over edges sealing one end of the paper tube.
4. Tape a cotton ball over the taped end to make it soft.
5. Put veins on the rocket.
Apply Newton’s 1st Law of Motion
1. Explain the 1st law of motion and give two examples.
2. Explain how the paper rocket and launcher work using the terms provided. Explain how the different forces act based on the first law of motion. Relate each term to what is happening to the rocket or launcher.
Number and underline each term. Tell the four part story.
Pre-Launch: Balanced Forces(1), Static Friction(2), Tension(3), Compression(4)
Launch: Unbalanced Forces(5), Acceleration(6), Mass(7) Projectile(8), Horizontal Motion(9), Free Fall(10)
Flight: First law of motion(11), Inertia(12), mass(7), Unbalanced Forces(5) Fluid Friction(13) Air Resistance(14)
Stopping: Balanced Forces(1), Inertia(12), Mass(7)
Build a paper rocket once you have told the story of its launch and flight.
1. Loosely shape the rocket by rolling it around a 1/2 inch tube.
2. Fold the edges of the paper tube over one end of the 1/2 inch tube.
3. Tape the folded over edges sealing one end of the paper tube.
4. Tape a cotton ball over the taped end to make it soft.
5. Put veins on the rocket.